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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Perform audit, review, and compilation engagements for clients across diverse industries, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, including T3s, T5s, and HST filings, maximizing tax efficiency for clients.
• Collaborate with audit team on financial reporting, tax planning, and assurance documentation, analyzing complex financial data to deliver straightforward working papers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, promptly addressing inquiries, and offering tailored financial solutions.
• Spearheaded a new training program for co-op students, teaching 23 students over 2 years in accounting, CaseWare, financial analysis and task management.
• Mentor to 3 co-op students and junior staff, fostering teamwork, confidence, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Expanded business from session guitar work to musical direction, production and Film/TV Placement, surpassing $200,000 in revenue through 4 years.
• Completed strategic analysis to improve business performance through rate adjustments, minimizing expenses and focusing on higher margin products.
• Performed audit of client experience, revamping the invoice and payment process to increase quote accuracy, organization and client satisfaction
• Maintained reliable, hands-on communication with clients and management, taking a leadership role in positively impacting motivation and teamwork.
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, with assistance from advising CPA.
• Assisted CPA with preparation of small business income tax returns and HST remittance.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Directed 16 artists and 4 band members in helping produce diversity-focused artist showcase.
• Overhauled production and performance as a problem-solving response to COVID, transitioning to a virtual performance that resulted in a 150% attendance increase.

• Taught guitar and piano at the Piano Studio and National Academy of Music.
• Adhered to specific curriculum, in preparation for student exams, recitals and auditions.
• Demonstrated warmth and leadership in working with students ages 3 - 60+.
• Focused on consistent, positive communication with students and their parents to create long-term relationships and trust.

Cpa Pep, Accounting

• Wrote CFE in September 2024, will receive results in December 2024. • Achieved Distinction in 3 of 4 CPE PEP Courses (Audit/Assurance.

Cpa Prep, Accounting, 89%

• Completed all pre-requisites for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program. • Achieved Average of 89%. • Courses include.

Major In Music, Minor In Business Administration, 8.5/9 Gpa

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with 8.5/9 GPA in business and accounting courses.